Meriden Self Defense Instructors

Janice R.

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I wanted my teens to learn self defense and I'm so glad to have found common sense fitness. The cost, teaching and travel was great. He teach them things they were clueless about and now I feel confident that in a situation they will at least be able to know what to do. I recommend Stephen to anyone looking to learn self defense!!!!

April F.

Wes S.

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I have been a student of the martial arts for 15 years, primarily in Kempo and Aikido, though I've dabbled in other styles. Dr. Pearlman has researched and studied classical styles to teach modern self defense. His classes have opened my eyes and my mind to a deeper understanding of the martial arts. Besides learning new techniques and applications, my performance in the other styles I practice have also improved.
Dr. Pearlman's style is holistic, in the sense that it covers a wide range while keeping everything integrated. Strikes, kicks, locks, trapping and ground techniques are all covered. The focus is on self-defense, not fighting. Classes are relaxed but intense, great for beginners and experienced practitioners. I cannot recommend Praxis Martial Arts enough. Come down and see it for yourself.

Susie C.

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Tang Soo Do is a wonderful martial art that provides great discipline, self respect, flexibility and a great source of weight loss. The teachers at Valley Karate are fantastic and they provide a variety of different instructions in line work, terminology, forms, one-step self defense techniques and grabs. They make themselves available for any help or support that is needed by any student. Valley Karate provides a great family inclusion aspect with Parents Night, Buddy Week and Family day. They also hold kids tournaments that make each of them winners no matter what happens and will be holding their first school tournament next Saturday, March 26th. Master Bergers is a superb role model for all the kids and adults, as well as all the other Masters and Dans. Finally, the students all aspire for Black Belt excellence at whatever level they are. Valley Karate rocks!

Paul R.

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To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing this testimonial to inform you of the talent and passion of my good friend, and teacher, Eric Stowe. While I met Eric while in high school, I did not get to know him until we met again after college. It is important to note, that up to age 19, I was overweight, and unfit physically. I was awkward, and when I walk, I tended, as my mother would say, to lumber. While in college, I lost a good bit of weight, and for a couple semesters, studied Shotokan Karate. Shotokan is a hard style karate, and practices included 45 minutes of strenuous exercise, followed by 15 to 30 minutes of technique or form. While my physical health improved some, I learned very little that would benefit me.
After graduating, I met Eric when a mutual friend brought me to a class he was teaching. While we did warm up with some exercises, Eric quickly moved into techniques, so when we left the class, we had a feeling of accomplishment, that we had actually learned something that we could use. I immediately signed up to study under Eric, and continued to study with him for over 15 years. Within a year, my mother commented that while she wasnt sure how she felt about me studying the martial arts, she loved the changes she had seen in me. I stood more erect, I no longer lumbered when I walked, I was more graceful on my feet and more confident in life in general.
I have seen Eric work with both men and women, both younger and older. From a middle school aged boy who studied for several years, to a retired woman who joined the class for about one year. Eric is a gifted teacher whose flexibility ensures that everyone in the class, from the most inexperienced, to the seasoned veteran, benefit from the time spent with him. I would recommend anyone looking to improve their health, balance, or peace of mind in a violent world, to spend time studying with him.

Clare S.

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I went to Alchemy to gain self defense. I ended up in the kickboxing classes and the MMA classes which truly gave me the confidence I was looking for as a younger female.
If you're looking for an open minded instructor that can tailor to your needs, Nick is your guy!!!

Milly W.

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Chris was excellent! We met for about an hour workout, starting with a warmup and some focused instruction and then bag work. It was an absolute blast and he is very knowledgeable. Chris taught me how to fit and I feel like I can take those skills into self defense if it were ever needed. Would highly highly recommend his services and classes.

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We provide lessons in kickboxing, Muay-Thai and MMA self defense. We operate a full-contact school, which promotes our lessons in a positive format.
We are trained by world kickboxing champion, Tommy "Bee" Bottone.

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We provide reality based self-defense training for women. Our program is layered, progressing from Avoidance through De-escalation, Discouragement, and finally
Destruction. The first two layers are not physical. The last two are. Counter attacks in the Discouragement layer range from relatively mild to relatively harsh. The last layer involves all-out- no rules counter attacks designed to incapacitate an attacker and ensure that the client, not the attacker walks away.
Although our instructors hold advanced black belt degrees in more than one martial art, we do not teach martial arts or combat sports. What we teach would be illegal in any of them including MMA. We also provide the physical and mental training necessary to effectively utilize this program.

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I've been involved in the physical training since the age of 4. I was a track and field athlete.
I started mixed martial arts when I was 9. I got a granted college scholarship as a 200-meter-runner athlete. I became a registered dietitian and a certified personal physical trainer at the age of 23. I started bodybuilding and ever since, I've done 40 shows and placed first place in more than 29 shows. My new Number is 2 zero three five five one zero eight six eight

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Hello, and thank you for inquiring. We're sure that you have lots of questions. We hope that some will be answered in the paragraphs below. So, let's get to it!
We are a privately own business with our studio located at 360 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401. My wife Jennifer and I (Edison) had been teaching privately for over 10 years now. Our students range from 10 to 80 years of age.
Our classes are small (no more than five students per class). Some students prefer to work alone; we do that, too.
In our basic self-defense class, we focus in teaching the mechanics of joint manipulation, the proper ways to punch and kick (no flying kicks here) and how to use your elbows and the rest of your body to protect and use as a weapon. The students also learn to use the opponent's momentum to execute simple, yet effective moves.
In the intermediate class, you'll learn to anticipate the opponent's moves and move in as close as possible to take them off balance.
Finally, in the advance level, you'll learn to execute defensive-attacking moves, strike with precision and speed at this level. We also introduce defense against weapons as well as how to use weapons for your own protection.
One last point, although we are black martial artists, we are not a martial arts school. No particulate discipline is taught. We evaluate our students' abilities and tailor our teaching for them to become more practical, efficient and yes, lethal!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Jennifer and Edison

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I teach woman assault avoidance and defense through the Girls On Guard seminar model.
In 1 to 3 sessions, we can teach you how to become a "Hard Target". This makes you unappealing to a predator, and if you are picked, teaches you how to fight back and survive.

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We are located at 20 Jefferson Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut. Our staff comprises of diversified instructors, and we offer martial arts instruction in the following:
* aikido
* kung-fu
* karate
* jujutsu
* Muay Thai
* Brazilian jiu jitsu
* freestyle kickboxing
* judo
* boxing
* capoeira
* kali or silat
* mixed martial arts or MMA
* kettlebell training
* soft style arts
All these are taught under one roof!
We are open 6 days a week. We have the following facilities:
* two training areas
* a boxing ring
* a full complement of training equipment
* a shower for students
* a weight room
* a Wi-Fi lounge
We have 12 staff members and are arguably one of the most fully functional martial arts school in the state of Connecticut. We are ready to help you achieve your training goals in a variety of styles!
Please feel free to call and schedule a free introductory session.

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Learning more about karate and the martial arts is what we are all about. We're here to help answer your questions.
Maybe you're just getting started, and you want to know how to tie your belt, or where to get a karate uniform or equipmentwe can help you with that.
If you just want some self-defense techniques, we can help you with that, too. If you're looking for some good articles about self-defense and staying safe for adults and teens. We got that also.
We have a great selection of videos, pictures, news, and more. If there is something you think we should ad or expand on, just leave us a comment, and we'll do our best to meet your demand.
Online Karate Classes is here for you. We want to help you in any way we can, so you will have a great karate/martial art experience. Your comments are always welcome.

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We offer a variety of styles and are the most diverse, fully-functional martial arts school in the State. We have many instructors and teach several different styles. We are also open six days a week and have classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Come and try a free lesson to see what separates us from the other schools in the area.

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Modern Self-Defense has been offering private lessons, group classes, and seminars & workshops in Self-Defense, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & No-Gi Grappling, Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, Boxe Francaise Savate French Kickboxing, and other Martial Arts to the Middletown, Connecticut area since 2002.
Dedicated to finding the most effective approaches to training in the world, Chris Martell has devoted his life to sharing these methods with anyone who wants to improve their personal safety. Chris is also the author of the book "Knack: Self-Defense for Women", published in 2011 and available at bookstores everywhere.
Join us for safe, friendly, and highly effective training today!

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East Coast Training Systems (ECTS) specializes in the areas of self-defense, martial arts, and fitness. Owned by the husband and wife team of Drew and Daniele Serrano, ECTS is comprised of professional instructors and trainers.
Drew is a 7th degree black belt master and 10th degree grandmaster with 33+ years in martial arts and fitness. He has been featured on Discovery Channel, ESPN2, David Letterman, and Jay Leno in connection to his martial arts skill.
Drew is also the co-founder of the United States and World Breaking Association, the sanctioning body for martial arts breaking, and a member of numerous martial arts-related federations and organizations.
Daniele is a 2nd and 3rd degree black belt with close to 20 years of experience. She is a former fitness model and has been featured in multiple independent action films, winning "Female Breakout Action Star" in 2009.
ECTS has created the following original programs:
- Escape Alive Survival Skills - the leading women's self-defense program in CT, in partnership with Jane Doe No More.
- Kun Tao Combatives - no nonsense real-life self-defense for everyone based on a progressive certification program.
- Strike Fit Fitness - a unique blend of martial arts, fitness, and combative principals that takes participants through a full body workout, while learning basic striking and combative principles.
- ECTS Foundations- leadership and character building for elementary to college age students.
ECTS instructors include world champions, personal trainers, state and local police officers, and career martial artists.
In addition to a main location in Waterbury, CT, ECTS teaches regularly at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield and Amistad Academy Elementary in New Haven, and teaches self-defense classes throughout the state.

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I'm looking for training on pressure point and nerve strikes. For self defense purposes only.